New Occasions and Sale A Bration reveal

2 of my downline and I attended the New Catalogs reveal at Crocker Park in Westlake on Wednesday night. It was so exciting and just wait until you see all the goodies you will have available to you. The pictures are of us in front of the beautiful Christmas tree they had decorated and of Sandee winning the prize patrol. If you would like the new catalogs send me an email with your request. dixiefinn@neo.rr.com

Handmade Christmas Cards

Would you like a handmade Christmas card using Stampin'Up! products? Email me at dixiefinn@neo.rr.com with the subject line "Would like a Christmas card" with you address and it will be in the mail next week. I really want to share our wonderful products with you.

2nd FANTASTIC door busters on December 1st!! And a gift from me.

Get ready, get set, go on Monday, December 1st for the next Stampin'Up! door busters. Blendabilities will be on sale for 30% off!!!!(Excluding Skin Tone Assortment or Color Lifter) Item #140388 for the 12 Color Assortment. Regular price $143.40, SALE price $100.00. Page 212 in the Idea Catalog. This is a perfect time to get them. Don't wait as I'm sure they will sell out fast. Ordering begins at 12:01 am on the 1st. And if you place your order for the Blendabilities on the 1st. I'll add a package of Rhinestones as an early Christmas gift from me.

$125 in Stampin' UP! product for just $74.25 and fantastic deals!!

• FOR ONE WEEK ONLY November 24-December 2 - You can get $125 in Stampin' Up! product when you join Stampin' UP! for just $74.25. You can select any of our Online Extravaganza products in your kit to get SO MUCH MORE All demonstrators including YOU will earn 5% cash back on any December sales and Purchases (this is over and above any instant income/commissions) As a new demonstrator you can save 30% on NEW product only demonstrators can buy from the Spring Occasions catalog and Sale-a-bration product in December You can share this offer with friends and earn FREE stamps if they join too There is seriously no obligation - no mandatory anything - just opportunity. If you decide you want to remain a demonstrator enjoying demonstrator perks any sales and purchases in December are added to your first quarter Jan-Mar You will get a complimentary copy of the New occasions catalog and SAB brochure You can have 2 free months of a Demonstrator / website blog • You will become a part of the Dixie’s Inkers…..a really fantastic group of demonstrators! WOWOWOWOW - so much for JUST $74.25 Give yourself the best Christmas Present Ever. Download the Online Extravaganza to view our door busters and to help you decide what day November 24-Dec 2nd you want to join. • Control click to view the products on sale. • ON LINE Extravaganza PREVIOUS DEMONSTRATOR?? You can rejoin too! If you have been away from SU for more than 90 days you are free to join under anyone you choose. If your original Stampin' UP! sponsor is no longer a demonstrator you are free to join under anyone you choose with no waiting period. If you have been away from SU less than 90 days and your original sponsor is still a demonstrator contact them for all the details today to get started!! • Contact me to get started or go to www.dixiefinn.stampinup.net to begin. Click the join button.

Downline hard at work

My downline meeting was on Sunday, November 16th, and after the business portion of the meeting we made these really cute curly DSP wreaths. A great way to use up your retired Designer Paper. The one by itself belongs to Shelia.

Fun at the Festive Flurry Ornament Kit class

We had so much fun using the retired Festive Flurry Ornament Kit. I found several of these leftover from last year (I still have 3 left). We created a bag with a notepad inside and put one of the ornaments on top. We wrapped the bag with our silver bakers twine. We then did a box wrapped with the ribbon that comes with the kit and put another ornament on top. One of my wonderful ladies came up with the idea to attach the ribbon to the top and front of the box so you could open it without disturbing the ornament. We finished 2 cards with ornaments (these won't go through the mail) and the rest (5) we made into tree ornaments. All in all a really fun morning.

Craft show

It was a wonderful Craft Show at Howland Community Church today. Met many old friends and made alot of new ones. Just a reminder the speciality class is this coming Saturday. We will be making the snowflake kit and 2 cards, a box, and a bag, plus you will have 6 snowflakes left over.

Free gift for workshop or order

Book a party during November or December and receive this really cute cute and curly box set. Order $100 during November or December and this gift will be yours too!! I found the tutorial for this set on Create with Connie and Mary's website.

Card for Last Monday in November

This is one of the cards we will be making on the last Monday of November. Getting ready for Christmas Cards. I found one similar on Pinterest and this is my version. So sparkly!! Please join us.

Peppermint candy holders for craft show

I saw these cuties on Pinterest. So easy I made 16 for the Howland Community church craft show on November 8th. Join us from 10am till 4 pm. I have a ton of Christmas stocking items...will be happy to help you with all your gift needs. Inking Idaho: Top Note Candy Purses - Christmas

Speciality class on November 15th

This was a kit available last year. I am teaching this on November 15th at 10:00. You will make all 10 ornaments and add one to the box, one to the bag, make 2 cards and use the rest as either ornaments or package decorations. I have 4 kits available. Don't delay!!

Joyful gift for you

This wonderful project was a tutorial available on Create with Connie and Mary. If you schedule your Stampin'Up! party during November or December this project (filled with Hershey kisses) is yours!!!! This is my hostess gift to you. Call or email your date request today. Do not delay as my calendar is filling up.

Weekly Specials

Check out this weeks specials (while supplies last) Sorry I'm so late posting this. Have been busy working on samples for the next few months classes. Place your online orders at: www.dixiefinn.stampinup.net. http://www.stampinup.com/ECWeb/ItemList.aspx?categoryid=1634

Christmas bookmark tags

We will be making these tags on November 15th....I used the Scalloped topper punch and Whisper White cardstock. Trees stamp set. So simple and easy.

Third card for Last Monday of October

This is the last card we will be doing for October. It uses Real Red and Whisper White cardstock and Maritime Designer Series Paper. Real Red 1/4" ribbon, the Top Note Big Shot Die, 2 1/2" Circle Punch, and the 2 3/8" scalloped punch. It opens to hold a gift card. Love the red, white, and blue theme. It was "cased" from Michelle Suit. I changed up the colors. See you at the end of the month for this fun class.

GREAT first day of sale

Thursday was a great day for the sale. Still have lots left. Come visit us between 10-2 today. And, if you would like to be on my email list send me your information at dixiefinn@neo.rr.com. The picture is of one of the projects we will be doing on the last Saturday of the month at 10:00 am. So cute and uses our new Gift Punch box. Love it!! And it matches the card I post earlier this week. Please join us.

Stamp/accessories sale

If you are in the Warren Ohio area I'm having a "garage sale" of retired stamps/accessories on Thursday, October 9th and Friday, October 10th from 10-2 at 2460 Elm Road. Rancho Villa Commons plaza next to Auto Zone. LOTS to choose from and everything is HALF PRICED.

Thankful for you

This another card for the last Monday of October. It was "cased" from Kim Wilson. Such a beautiful card using the Four Feathers stamp and framelits from the Holiday Mini. Burlap ribbon and bakers twine complete the card.

Give Thanks

Todays card is one of the projects we will be doing on the last Monday of October. It uses the For All Things (135155 Clear) and Work of Art (13411 clear) stamp sets. The background card stock is Early Expresso and the images are stamped on Very Vanilla. Such an easy card with alot of WOW factor.

FREE class for new Paper Pumpkin subscribers

Join Paper Pumpkin this month and attend a FREE class on Wednesday, October 15th at 6:00 pm. Refreshments will be provided and we can complete our kits together. Don't miss out on this fun adventure.

Unite & Excite swap

On September 12th we held an #uniteexcite event in Jefferson Ohio. This was my swap card. So easy and such a great Halloween card. I used Pumpkin Pie, Basic Black, and Whisper White cardstock. Used the Fall Fest Framelits Dies (Bundle with stamp set and save 15%) and the Little Letters Thinlits (133730 - $28.95). Used Tombo to put the centers back in the O's and the B in Boo. Then used the white marker to put the dashes around everything. Love how it turned out.

Yogurt containers

One of the projects for the last Saturday of the month Boxes, Bags, & Tags class is this really cute yogurt container. It uses a 5 x 6 piece of Designer Paper so you can make 4 from one sheet. It uses various punches and is filled with Hershey nuggets. There is still space in this class to be held on September 27th at 10:00 am. Let me know!!

World Card Making Day

Join me on October 4th from 10-11 am to make 2 cards to celebrate World Cardmaking Day. The event is FREE and you will take one card home and we will deliver the second one to a local nursing home for the residents to send to their family. RSVP by Wednesday, October 1st so I know how many cards to prepare. Place an order and choose a freebie from my "new" sample basket. Win Win!

Our craft boxes with acrylic sleeve

I finished the 8 boxes that come as a kit. Craft boxes with acrylic sleeves. I used the Christmas DSP houses. They are perfect to create a belly band. Added linen thread and a tag. These are for the Craft show in November.

Tea Candle holder

How cute is this? Pootles.uk designed this cute little box. The box holds 12 little tea lights. If you are lucky enough to find the colored/scented ones it would make this project really cute. This one shows the Christmas Designer Paper and Real Red card stock. I will have these at the craft show on November 15th at St. Pauls Lutheran church in Warren.

One of my favorite cards

I just love the colors in this card. It is so simple and so easy to make several at a time. Always a good idea, that way you will have a supply for those last minute card needs.

Hand Sanitizer holder

Love this little holder for the mini hand sanitizers. I used the scalloped topper punch and ran it through the big shot using the chevron folder.

Turkey treat holder

This is another craft show item. It is filled with Reese's pieces. I've used Stampin'Up!s cello bags. Cute, cute, cute!! It is pinned on my Pinterest page.

Another lollipop holder for the craft show

This is the third holder I've made. So easy and what a great favor for your Thanksgiving table. It uses the retired blossom punch but I'm sure you can come up with another "feather" maker.

Same project, different version

Here is another version of the lollipop holder. This one is for Christmas. So simple and so cute.

Another craft show project

I bought lollipops at See's candies in Las Vegas last year. Finally found a way to package them. I love this little holder that uses the scalloped topper punch.

Craft show projects

Wow....I can't believe the problems I'm having posting to my blog. I get the pictures taken and then can't seem to post. I'm working hard on changing that. Today's pictures are of a project I'm doing for a craft show in November. It's a circus train that will contain a package of Animal crackers. I used Coastal Cabana and Chalk talk.

Free cards and free classes

Hello all, From August 10th – 20th anyone who signs up with Stampin’Up! as a new recruit on my website, www.dixiefinn.stampinup.net clicking the join now button, will be able to choose 6 finished cards/envelopes from my stash. If you are long distance I’ll send pictures of the available cards. PLUS you can choose 6 classes free!! Long distance I’ll send you all the supplies minus the stamped images. The speciality class scheduled for Saturday, August 16th has been changed to the 23rd. The class starts at 10:00 and is $10 and will include a spinner card and a package of dimensionals. There is still space available. Call/text/email me if you want to reserve your chair.

Big Shot Special

WOW!! Purchase a big shot and choose one of 5 bundles (valued up to $60) FREE!!! Visit Stampin'Up! to order. Please choose me as your demonstrator. Or visit my website, here, to shop now.

Cuteness

How cute are these 2? QBeesquest has a tutorial for both of these little projects. How perfect is the apple for your teacher? Of course, I've told you my daughters mascot is an Owl so I'm looking at lots and lots of owls. I'll be doing lots of these in the near future.

Happy Anniversary to me!

Today is my 9th anniversary with Stampin'Up! I can't believe it. I love this company and a huge hug to Meg Loven who introduced my upline, then me, to the wonderful opportunity. I love scrapbooking and paper crafting and this is such a good fit for me. I would love to introduce you to Stampin'Up!

For my project today I used the A Little Sumthin' Sumthin' Simply Created Gift Box. (133794 $13.95) The kit makes 10 pillowboxes and will hold a gift card or a small treat. Really really cute.

Project Life

One of the newest products Stampin'up! offers is an easy way to do memory keeping. It's called Project Life by Becky Higgins. Albums, inserts, and embellishments to make an album in an hour or two. Just insert the cards into the pockets, add your pictures and you are done!! Pre-fill out the cards before you go on vacation for the places you will be visiting and you will know when and where you need to take a picture. Love it!!

A Parliment of Owls

I've got the box almost full of owls to take with me to my daughter's. Working on a few little items to add to the box. These were a lot of punching, but fun to make.

Finished project for daughters students

This is the finished project. Thank you to Barbara Welch for her swaps for convention. I used the retired pillow box, 1 1/4", 1" and 3/4" circle punches, 1 3/4" scalloped punch and the triangle punch to finish the project. Soft Suede, whisper white, tangelo twist, and in neutrals designer paper complete the supplies. I put a large pink eraser in each one. I love how they turned out and can't wait to hear her students reactions.

Gifts for my daughter's second grade students

My daughter was recently hired as a second grade teacher. These are the pieces of the gifts I'm making for her students. Can you guess what it is? I'll post the updated project tomorrow. I've used the retired pillow box die, Baked Brown Sugar, Whisper White, and Basic Black cardstock, plus a touch of Hello Honey.

This is one of my favorite cards from past classes. I love the Baked Brown Sugar and Pink Pirouette combination. We used the Petite Petal stamp set and punch. Such a delicate card that can be used for any need. I think it would make a beautiful wedding invitation. I'll work on that and post a picture when it is finished.

Project Life products.

GOT PHOTOS IN BOXES?? I am looking for people interested in memory keeping (NOT scrap booking) or any burned out scrapbookers who want to document their photos without draining time, energy and wallets. No creativity required!!! Message me! No gluing or cropping! It is so quick, easy, and very affordable. I'd LOVE to show you how you can create beautiful albums documenting your story without all of the time and energy of traditional scrapbooking!!!! I can help you one on one or I have a whole day set aside on September 6th here at my craft studio.

July Speciality Class

Join us on the 3rd. Saturday to make these cute notepad holder. The second box holds 3 gift notes. Class fee is $10 for both projects. Class time is 10:00 and spaces are available.

I really need your help!

Hello Everyone, May 2016, which is when the Stampin'Up! incentive trip goes to the Med, is our 50th wedding anniversary. I need 15 new recruits to help earn the trip. Please help. You do not need to be local, with facetime and the internet we can meet/talk whenever you like. Join to get the 20% discount for yourself or to earn extra spending money. For $99 you can choose $125 worth of our fabulous products. If you need a catalog to help make up your mind send me your address and I’ll get one in the mail tomorrow. The requirement to stay active in SU you need to sell $300 a quarter. Hold one workshop during the 3 months and you will have met your requirement.

BIG SHOT SPECIAL!!

If you've been waiting for the right time to purchase a Big Shot, that time is August! When you buy a Big Shot during the month of August, you'll receive your choice of one of five FREE exclusive stamp set and Framelits bundles (see bundles here)--that's up to a $60 US value absolutely free! If you already own a Big Shot, we're also offering a 15-percent discount on these select bundles. Check back on August 1 to get all of the details.

Card 3 for last Monday in July

This is the third card we will be making. Uses the big shot (which has a special coming up in August....shhhhhh) and framelits. We are also using the Flower Shop stamp set and the Pansy punch.

Card 2 for the last Monday of July.

Here is the second card we will be finishing on the last Monday of July. I love the simple look of it. It uses a new embossing folder and the flowers from the Pansy punch. Love it!!

REALLY need your help this year.

Hello everyone, The 2016 incentive trip from Stampin’Up was just announced. Cruise to France, Italy and Spain! Wow!! I need 100 people to order $400 during the next 12 months. I hope I can count on you all!!! That is one way I can earn the trip. I can also earn the points by having recruits and having them promote. I need 40,000 points by June 30th 2015. If you are long distance and want to have a party I will come to you…if you can get 3 other friends to have parties too. You can always place your order on my website, www.dixiefinn.stampinup.net, anytime day or night. Remember, you will pay 10% or $6.95 for shipping, whichever is more. If you have a small order email me and I’ll add it to a group order. I can also work with you on Shower invitations/door prizes, Wedding invitations, Baby shower invites/door prizes, Graduation cards/favors…anything you think you will need. I’ll post my point total on the 1st of each month beginning August 1st. I will have freebies each month for orders and will give new recruits 6 months free classes. I’m excited to begin this new adventure.

Last Monday of the Month, July 2014 Card 1

Here is the first of 3 cards we will be making this month. I love the colors. It uses the Flower Power stamp set and Pansy punch that we have been using for the last 6 months. I still have opening. Let me know.

Speciality Class Saturday, July 19th

Wow, what a great project. Sam, from Pootles UK is such a talented crafter and this is one of her projects that I "borrowed" for this weeks class. We will create a box that holds 4 tags. It uses the Petite Petals punch and lots of burnishing! The class fee is $10.00 and will include the package of Rhinestones. I have 3 spots available. Call/text/email me to reserve your space. See you on Saturday.

Happy Fourth of July!

Thank you to all our service people for making us safe and keeping us "The Land of the Free". Everyone have a safe Fourth of July.

Paper Pumpkin workshop

Join me for an event to learn about Paper Pumpkin and put your kits together. Sign up for one month, 3 months, 6 months, or 12 months. I have a special gift for each PP subscriber. Class is free to my subscribers. (shipping included) 137858 1-month $19.95 137859 3-month $59.85 137860 6-month $113.70 —save $1 per month 137861 12-month $215.40—save $2 You can combine your subscription with other purchases to make your own workshop. If you earn a 1/2 price item you can choose the 12 month PP subscription and get it for $108. For all 12 months.

Thank you and an update

Thank you to everyone who came to the retired sale yesterday. And I now have 2 for the product share. 2 more and I'll order, cut, and package everything for you.

New Catalog Product Share

I found this on Patty Bennett's website and am "borrowing" her information to offer this same package to you. I need 4 to begin the share and have 1. Let me know if this is something you are interested in. The shipping is only for long distance customers. New Stampin' Up! Catalog Product Share RESERVE YOURS TODAY! Only $34.95 + shipping! Your Catalog Product Share includes ALL of these NEW products: 76 pieces of 6x6 Designer Series Paper (1 of each new design from all NEW packages - including 2 each from Typeset and the new In Colors) 24 pieces of 4-1/2"x 6-1/2" DSP from the 2 new DSP Stacks 3 pieces of 6x6 Glimmer Paper (3 new colors) 2 pieces from the Gift Card Enclosure pack 2 bags from the new Polka Dot Gift Bag pack 10 tags, 5 colored binder clips & 24" twine from the Tag a Bag Acces. kit 10 new In color Clothespins Approx. 175 assorted new In Color Sequins (assorted) 3 natural clothespins 4 assorted Basic Hodgepodge clips You would have to spend over $225 to order all of these products on your own, so this is a great way to get a sampling of all of these new products for about $40 delivered right to your door! Your cost is only $34.95 per share plus $5.60 Prioirty shipping

BIG retired product sale

Join me on Saturday, June 7th from 10-2 for my annual retired Stampin'Up! sale. It will be held at 2460 Elm Rd., Rancho Villa Commons Plaza next to Auto Zone in Warren. LOTS of retired stamp sets, designer paper, punches, much much more.

The new catalog is LIVE!!

Click on the link on the right to check out the new catalog. If you didn't receive yours email me with your address and I'll get one in the mail.

No posts in a month? Gracious

I keep forgetting to bring my camera downstairs when I'm creating. I can't believe it's been a month. I'll get pictures of the upcoming projects and get them posted this week.

Cards for the Last Monday of the Month, April 28th.

These are the 3 cards we will be making tomorrow, April 28th. I love the colors and designs. I've cased them and will look up the designer and add the name. I still have spots available.